Wilderness Magashi
Akagera National Park, Rwanda · by Wilderness · also known as Magashi Camp, Magashi
Photos of Akagera National Park, not the lodge. Lodge photos coming with permission.Wilderness Magashi is a tented camp of 8 tents run by Wilderness in Akagera National Park, Rwanda. Rates run $1,012 to $1,467 per person per night sharing over the next 12 months (fully inclusive).
Location
Tented camp on the shore of Lake Rwanyakazinga in the far north of Akagera, inside the park's only private-access concession. It shares the remote northern sector only with its sister camp, Magashi Peninsula; around it are open savanna, rolling hills and papyrus-lined lakes. The camp is unfenced and hippos and elephants come close to the tents.
All eight tents face Lake Rwanyakazinga; camp also looks over savanna with hills framing the horizon.
About half an hour game-drive transfer from Akagera's Northern Gate to camp, longer with game viewing (Africa Odyssey); Northern Gate ~3 h from Kigali and restricted to Magashi guests. No source gives a time from the south gate (Kiyovu).
Getting around
Tents reached by long raised wooden walkways and very spread out; quite a walk from the furthest tents to the central area (flagged for limited mobility); guests escorted after dark.
Neighbours
Sister camp Magashi Peninsula nearby (opened December 2025); otherwise remote.
Lodges within 2 km: Wilderness Magashi Peninsula (0.3 km).
Location from a mapping source. Pins show the lowest published rate per person per night.
Who it's for
Tags come from verified facts, not opinions. Each one shows why it applies.
What you do here
Magashi concession · 42.87 km²
A private concession: night drives allowed, walking allowed, off-road driving limited.
Activities at Wilderness Magashi
| Activity | Cost | Min. age | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game drive | Included | — | |
| Boat safari | Included | — | Lake Rwanyakazinga |
| Fishing | Included | — | Catch-and-release |
| Conservation experience | Included | — | Lion tracking / leopard identikit monitoring on drives |
How reliably you'll see
Park fees and permits
| What | Adult | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Akagera entry | $100 | per person (1 day/night) |
| Akagera entry | $200 | per person (3 nights) |
Foreign non-resident rates from Akagera Management Company (African Parks / RDB).
When to go
The long rains run March to May and the short rains October to November. Treks and drives go ahead in the rain, and lodges often charge less.
Rates
Per person per night, sharing. Fully inclusive: meals, activities, most drinks; check park fees and laundry separately. We don't sell trips; these are the operator's own published prices.
| Dates | Season | Room | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | |||
| Jun 1 – Oct 31 | High | Tented suite | $1,397 |
| Nov 1 – Dec 15 | Shoulder | Tented suite | $1,117 |
| Dec 16 – Feb 28 | High | Tented suite | $1,397 |
| 2027 | |||
| Mar 1 – Apr 30 | Low | Tented suite | $1,012 |
| May 1 – May 31 | Shoulder | Tented suite | $1,173 |
| Jun 1 – Oct 31 | High | Tented suite | $1,467 |
| Nov 1 – Dec 15 | Shoulder | Tented suite | $1,173 |
| Dec 16 – Feb 29 | High | Tented suite | $1,467 |
Also included or excluded: laundry; 3% tourism tax; lodge-based activities; Sanctuary wellness use. Excl. conservation levy & park fees.
Rooms and amenities
Rooms
- 8 × Tented suite
Amenities
Guides: FGASA (four Rwandan guides, first in the country)
Getting there
Fly into Kigali International Airport (KGL), then go by road or helicopter.
Your lodge or agent arranges the driver; there's no need to find one yourself.
From $1,718 per aircraft, one way. Smallest helicopter seats 3 with a 180 kg limit for people and bags.
Who flies
Helicopter charters, lodge/park transfers and scenic tours across Rwanda. Limit is total weight (passengers + luggage) per aircraft per route.
Compare nearby
All 2 in Akagera National ParkQuestions
How much does Wilderness Magashi cost?
$1,012 to $1,467 per person per night sharing over the next 12 months, from the operator's published rates (checked 2026-10-21). Rates are fully inclusive.
How do you get to Wilderness Magashi?
Fly into Kigali International Airport (KGL). Akagera National Park is about 3 hours by road from Kigali or about 25 minutes by helicopter.
Before you go
Rules change. Check official sources before you travel.
Sources
Every fact on this page is tied to a source. Facts checked 2026-10-21. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
Photos show Akagera National Park, not Wilderness Magashi: Photo: Braunov, CC BY-SA 3.0; Photo: Abhishek Singh from Pune, India, CC BY-SA 2.0; Photo: Vivien Henry de Frahan, CC BY-SA 4.0; Photo: Muhirehussein12, CC BY-SA 4.0; Photo: Gilson1111, CC BY-SA 4.0.